A Mist

But there went up a mist from the earth, and watered the whole face of the ground. Genesis 2:6

אֵד

‘ed… (in the sense of enveloping); a fog:—mist, vapor
…to surround — is whatever guards and strengthens anything, i.e., defense, a bark, a veil, also atmosphere.

And every plant of the field before it was in the earth, and every herb of the field before it grew: for the LORD God had not caused it to rain upon the earth, and there was not a man to till the ground. But there went up a mist from the earth, and watered the whole face of the ground. And the LORD God formed man of the dust of the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; and man became a living being. Genesis 2:5-7

There was no rain upon the earth as of Genesis 2:6, but God made all of His creation to come to fruition. All would grow, be given all that it would need in order to thrive in the Garden. God is the One Who completes all He intends to complete.

In the Bible, God has been known in Genesis 1 as אֱלֹהִים ‘elohiym — “the true God as He has created all that is, Elohim–a God of power . In Genesis 2, we see Jehovah alongside of ‘elohiym, Jehovah Elohim–a God of power and perfection, a finishing God. Jehovah--the LORD, in capital letters, which are constantly used in our English translation to intimate that in the original it is Jehovah.” ** The Jewish use YHWH (Yahweh) to delineate The Supreme God, His proper name.

The LORD God has completed and perfected His work. He finished each day and called His creations “good” and “very good.”

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mist (noun)

1. A mass of finedroplets of water in theatmospherenear or in contactwiththeearth.

2. Watervaporcondensed on andcloudingtheappearance of a surface.

3. Finedrops of a liquid,such as water,perfume, or medication,sprayedintotheair….

Before the earth had rain, God provided. He gifted the earth with water in the form of mist. The whole face of the earth received this mist. It was enough because God knew just how much His earth needed at all moments.

God knows what we need all of the time…each moment of each day. Physically, God feeds us and quenches our thirst. He provides shelter and rest. He is near to us. He loves us. Spiritually, God draws us to Him, desiring that we draw near to Him. Before we can be a child of God, Christ had to become the sacrificial Lamb of God in order to wipe our sins away. He did this once and for all…for all of us! We must repent of our sins, seeking forgiveness from God. He never leaves us nor forsakes us. Jesus is the Living Water: Jesus said to her, “Everyone who drinks of this water will be thirsty again, but whoever drinks of the water that I will give him will never be thirsty again. The water that I will give him will become in him a spring of water welling up to eternal life.”John 4:13-14

God provides a covering mist for us by His Grace. Amen.

We have a journey ahead of us which can draw us to God for we are to lay our lives down at the foot of the Cross. We may (will) have trials as did Christ. We may (will) have life-lessons in order to grow in the Christ-likeness. We have new life in Christ.

Do you not know that all of us who have been baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into his death? We were buried therefore with him by baptism into death, in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father, we too might walk in newness of life. Romans 6:3-4

If then you have been raised with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth.For you have died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God.Colossians 3:1-3

Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come. 2 Corinthians 5:17

There is hope in Christ. God provides the mist in order that we be watered and tended to in all we are and do.

“I have said these things to you, that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world.” John 16:33

Father God, You are my Redeemer and my Rock. You are the Provider for my all. I thank You for showing me this simple word…mist. You covered the earth with this mist to make Your creation grow. You cover me in Your love…You provided Jesus the Christ for my salvation. You forgive me. You seek me always and do not let me go. I sought You and You were right with me. You desire that I grow into Your likeness with each step I take. Thank You, Jevohah Elohim. You are my God and I am Your child. I am a sister of Jesus’. Oh, I am so very blessed. I pray Your protection around me in these days for the trials are many yet the joy is abundant. Gracious Father, You fill me to overflowing and I am thankful. Your mist covers me, causing me to grow and be reformed into the woman You desire me to be. I desire to please You, my Father. In the Name of Jesus, I pray. Amen.

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21 thoughts on “A Mist”

I love your word studies, Linda! I’ve missed coming to this space. I saw your comment on Beth’s blog and was reminded just how much I miss your “voice.” Misty, dew-covered mornings are a favorite. And always bring to mind His provision. Thank you for sharing!

Linda, great thoughts on Mist and love all the Scriptures too. This line stood out to me and I had to re-read it several times just so it could seep in. God provides a covering mist for us by His Grace<3 thanks for sharing and linking up with me at #TuneInThursday this week

Linda, this is a beautiful reflection. It’s a timely one for me, too. Just this morning as I was spending time in God’s Word and in prayer, He was reminding me that He is faithful to provide everything I need for what He’s called me to (2 Peter 1:3), and that I am to abide in Him. The picture of Jesus as the mist that surrounds me… that I can be enveloped in that Mist is perfectly fitting!

“God provides a covering mist for us by His Grace. Amen.” – and Amen! I live on a little mountain – and sometimes a cloud falls on it, spilling itself everywhere – and I love it – I think I love it more now knowing that God is reminding me of his covering for me!

Dear Linda,
Thank you so much for this beautiful word today. It was so very much what I needed to hear. I just wrote about a fern I have growing that is struggling. It needs a daily misting, and I have not been providing it. But what precious comfort to know that our Lord never withholds what He knows we need! He is covering me here, in this trial, with HIS own life-giving mist. Much love and prayers for you Dear Sister!

Linda, I love this post and your beautiful photos and prayer about the mist. It reminded me of this commentary I read on Hosea 14:5–I will be like the dew to Israel; He will blossom like the lily, And he will take root like the cedars of Lebanon.
“I will be like the Dew unto Israel.” Now the $100 question. Does dew rise from the ground or fall from the sky? Which is it? Are you sure? It’s neither. When the conditions are right, when the atmosphere is right, dew just shows up.”
Just wanted to share it with you. It always reminds me that God is surrounding what’s surrounding us (as the new worship song says). We just need to trust Him. Many blessings to you!

His Word

The LORD your God is in your midst,
a mighty one who will save;
he will rejoice over you with gladness;
he will quiet you by his love;
he will exult over you with loud singing.
(Zephaniah 3:17 ESV)

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